US Bridges

Ewing Road over E Fork White River Overf

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.32 E of CR 150 W · Structure no. 3600021

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ewing Road over E Fork White River Overf is a concrete slab carrying Ewing Road over E Fork White River Overf in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesEwing Road
CrossesE Fork White River Overf
Location0.32 E of CR 150 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88893, -86.06208
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ewing Road over E Fork White River Overf built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Ewing Road over E Fork White River Overf in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ewing Road over E Fork White River Overf carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ewing Road over E Fork White River Overf?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ewing Road over E Fork White River Overf?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.